1. …he chose the name because “a mandala is an object which explains, through its repetitive pattern, the universe’s infinite nature. I feel a connection with the area that I have only been able to achieve through the constant familiarity and repetition of the same moves on the same problems.

    — 

    Chris Sharma

    Again, how can you not love this guy?

  2. Of course Sharma wins this. The guy is unreal.

    Really want to try some deep-water soloing in NZ next summer. Anyone know any good locations?